Homemade Ready

It's almost hard to believe it when Labor Day rolls around every year - the summer always seems to be over just a little too soon. I’ve been thinking all week about recipes to celebrate the end of this summer season. Grilling outdoors is always a good option for celebrating Labor Day - we may be having nice weather now, but we never know just how many chances we’ll have for grilling before the weather turns cold and wintry. For those hardy souls living in the cold climates, this could be the last hurrah for the year, and it could be quite a few months before heading outdoors for a cookout again. In our house, we’ve had our fill of burgers and potato salad for now, so I decided on grilling some chicken. With the impending chilly months fast approaching, my mind (and my belly) immediately went to something with a warm and spicy Caribbean flavor: jerk chicken, a dish that I quickly grew to love during my years living in South Florida. Jerk is hot and spicy, and just a little e...

Deliciously gooey sweet rolls are on the menu. Get a pile of napkins and get ready for a gloriously sticky, sweet treat. Now I do have to admit, I am more of a salty and savory kind of girl, than a dessert kind of girl. Salty, savory, spicy and even sour flavors are my thing. Every once in a while, though, I just want something sweet. Maybe it’s the current frigid temperatures making me crave something warm, sweet and comforting, but when I saw the beautiful photos of sweet rolls baked in a cast iron skillet in the new issue of Taste of the South magazine, I just knew I had to make these. The recipe for these sweet rolls is so amazingly easy, and I already had everything in my cupboard to whip up a quick batch.